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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,317 and 13,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,317 and 13,842 is: 26,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317 : 13,842 = 13,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317/13,842 = 13,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317x = 13,842 × 13,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317x = 191,600,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,600,964/7,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.73

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